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Hike 7/2 Grand Park via Lake Eleanor
Clearest view of Rainier was on the drive in the morning
The normal driving route was blocked by a landslide, so we took a longer, less direct alternate road
Starting in forest near Lake Eleanor, spotting a cool Alaska Yellow Cedar
Lake Eleanor, a lovely spot at about 5000 feet.
Sisters taking in the lake
Preview of the views from a minor meadow halfway in
Ribbit
Unfortunately, lots of this. Trail crews will eventually clear these out, but not yet
Let the flower show begin
Cool fields of Avalanche Lilies
The usual Paintbrush and Lupine, and lots of other flowers too
Coming into Grand Park
Partly cloudy at first, with more clouds streaming in later
Mount Fremont Lookout can be spotted from Grand Park
American Bistort covered most of Grand Park
Very odd to be in such a broad flat open place in the Cascades
Trail crosses over a mile of meadow here
Mountain still in view
The tall slender trees accent the views perfectly
On our return, the Mountain drew its curtain closed
Bear sighting at the edge of the meadow
Typical bear sighting--it never even acknowledged us
More downed trees to deal with heading out
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